0 famous, respected, or important: --
an eminent historian
The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.
2 noticeable or worth remarking on, or very great: --
Each volume was composed - with the help of unknown sub-contractors - by eminent contemporary experts.
Many eminent scientists from around the world have contributed to this volume.
The other chapters are written by lecturers, senior lecturers and professors eminent in their multidisciplinary fields.
Naturally, the journalists were more eager to hear from the eminent pacifist than from the incomprehensible physicist.
A substantial number of speakers and commentators were eminent professors of archaeology.
Indeed, most cinemas were small, owned and managed by eminent local men, and could be considered as a sort of community centre or club.
This may result in direct mineral dissolution or corrosion, creating eminent implications with regard to biogeochemical processes.
No doubt there are public purposes for which the state can exercise its power of eminent domain.
